Native Plant Educational Garden
Educational Garden
The district's Native Plant Garden became a reality with the help of several donors from the local community. Designed to provide a visual example of the many varieties of native plants for our Garden Party and Plant Sale participants, the garden also displays the benefits to planting native and serves as a mini sanctuary for anyone visiting or passing by the district office.
Anyone is welcome to stop by and take a stroll through our native garden. The garden can be enjoyed sun up to sun down, late spring through early fall.
Garden Party
Second Thursday in August, 5-7pm
Mingle with local conservation groups to learn more about the benefits of planting native. From tackling invasive species to creating a butterfly garden and more while you sip and nibble on goodies provided by the district. Get an up close look at live plants in the garden to help gather ideas for your own yard, and first dibs on the species list and garden flat order forms for our Fall Native Plant Sale in September. Garden party attire optional.
Made Possible By
The native garden, and its continued maintenance, has been made possible by the following individuals and community organizations:
Pat Brinker
Mike and Rhea Dow
Denise and Gary Fate
The Charlevoix Community Foundation
The Great Lakes Energy People Fund
Landscape Logic of Charlevoix
Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network
Pat Brinker poses in front of the native garden
she continues to support both financially and in leadership as the committee chair for the native garden and the annual Summer Garden Party.
